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specifications or design at any time without
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a hazard that could cause death or ents, and certain vehicle components
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be followed precisely. If you see the symbol above, it means “Do not birth defects or other reproductive
do this” or “Do not let this happen”. harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
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moderate personal injury or damage to
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Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
teries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Per-
chlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
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Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for You can write to NISSAN with the information on
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you the following information: the left at:
would like to provide NISSAN directly with . Your name, address, and telephone number For U.S. customers
comments or questions, please contact the Nissan North America, Inc.
. Vehicle identification number (attached to
NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using Consumer Affairs Department
the top of the instrument panel on the
our toll-free number: P.O. Box 685003
driver’s side)
For U.S. customers Franklin, TN 37068-5003
. Date of purchase
1-800-NISSAN-1 or via e-mail at:
. Current odometer reading
(1-800-647-7261) nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com
For Canadian customers . Your NISSAN dealer’s name For Canadian customers
1-800-387-0122 . Your comments or questions Nissan Canada Inc.
OR 5290 Orbitor Drive
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or via e-mail at:
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www.nissan.ca(for Canadian customers)
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and
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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0
Contents Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9
Index 10
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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint Passenger compartment ......................................................... 0-8
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System (SRS) ............................................................................
... 0-2 Coupe models ................................................................... 0-8
...
Coupe models ......................................................................
... 0-2 Roadster models ............................................................... 0-9
...
Roadster models .................................................................
... 0-3 Cockpit ..................................................................................... 0-10
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Exterior front ...............................................................................
... 0-4 Instrument panel .................................................................... 0-11
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Exterior rear ................................................................................
... 0-5 Meters and gauges ............................................................... 0-12
...
Coupe models ......................................................................
... 0-5 Engine compartment ............................................................ 0-13
...
Roadster models .................................................................
... 0-6 VQ37VHR engine model ............................................. 0-13
...
Exterior (NISMO models) ........................................................
... 0-7 Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 0-14
...
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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
GUID-DB68DF4F-CFBB-47E7-93D9-E2BA36BA3D2E
7. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)
(P.1-33)
8. Front seats (P.1-2)
SSI0648
COUPE MODELS
GUID-98B9F148-A3B6-44A0-868B-70237C0842F5
1. Seat belts (Page 1-9) 4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
— Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-39) air bags (P.1-28)
2. Head restraints (P.1-5) 5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-28)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental 6. Child restraint anchor point (for top tether strap
air bags (P.1-28) child restraint) (P.1-19)
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SSI0649
ROADSTER MODELS
GUID-987876C8-7ECC-4A7D-BB4C-0FDC6EC050B0
1. Seat belts (P.1-9) 4. Door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
— Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-39) air bags (P.1-28)
2. Head restraints (P.1-5) 5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-28)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental 6. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor)
air bags (P.1-28) (P.1-33)
7. Front seats (P.1-2)
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EXTERIOR FRONT
GUID-BB9C4F41-F192-44C0-A596-ABFA63AC484A
— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)
9. Tires
— Wheels and tires (P.8-31, P.9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(P.2-12, P.5-3)
10. Side turn signal light
— Operation (P.2-32)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)
11. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13)
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1. Hood (P.3-16) 4. Power windows (P.2-44)
2. Headlight and turn signal 5. Outside mirrors (P.3-38)
— Operation (P.2-32) 6. Recovery hook (P.6-21)
— Bulb replacement (P.8-27) 7. License plate installation (P.9-14)
3. Windshield wiper and washer 8. Daytime running light (except for NISMO mod-
— Operation (P.2-30) els)
— Maintenance (P.8-21) — Operation (P.2-32)
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EXTERIOR REAR
GUID-15C12572-55E8-46F4-B06C-A977304FDA1D
7. Rear combination light (bulb replacement)
(P.8-27)
8. Fuel-filler door
— Operation (P.3-34)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-4)
SSI0811
COUPE MODELS
GUID-7CC8A542-5619-4C74-A087-3353F1C040B7
1. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) 5. Rear hatch
(P.8-27) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6)
2. Rear window defroster (P.2-31) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13)
3. Satellite antenna (if so equipped) (P.4-31) — Rear hatch opener switch (P.3-16)
4. Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-18) 6. Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-35)
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7. Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-18)
8. Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-35)
9. Rear combination light (bulb replacement)
(P.8-28)
10. Fuel
— Fuel-filler door (P.3-34)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-4)
SSI0812
ROADSTERGUID-C523B52A-5B97-4928-9B35-7C2B959E50BD
MODELS
1. Trunk lid (P.3-18) 2. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement)
— Intelligent Key system (P.3-6) (P.8-28)
— Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13) 3. Antenna (P.4-31)
— Rear hatch release switch (P.3-16) 4. Rear window defroster (P.2-31)
— Trunk lid release switch (P.3-18) 5. Soft top (P.3-21)
6. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-19)
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EXTERIOR (NISMO models)
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For NISMO models, the vehicle parts listed
below require special care or caution for
treating. Refer to the additional information in
each section.
1. Performance dampers (P.5-30)
2. Front bumper with an aerodynamic splitter (P.3-
32, P.6-20)
3. Side sill extensions (P.3-32)
4. Rear spoiler (P.3-17, P.7-3)
5. Exhaust pipes (P.3-32, P.6-20)
6. Rear bumper with an aerodynamic diffuser (P.3-
32, P.6-20)
SSI0585
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
GUID-6681D1F9-0BDF-4F50-B0F0-15FE722D7B06
8. Console box
— Power outlet (P.2-40)
— USB memory operation (if so equipped)
(P.4-61)
— iPod® player operation (if so equipped)
(P.4-70)
9. Front cup holders (P.2-41)
SSI0650
COUPE MODELS
GUID-244235E9-DC02-4133-8F93-8CD58B30FA02
1. Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P.2-43) 5. Map light (P.2-47)
2. Secondary rear hatch release (P.3-18) 6. Inside rearview mirror
3. Power windows (P.2-44) — Operation (P.3-37)
— Outside mirror remote control switch — HomeLink® (if so equipped) (P.2-50, P.2-54)
(P.3-38) 7. Rear parcel box (P.2-43)
4. Sun visors (P.3-36)
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6. Console box
— Power outlet (P.2-40)
— USB memory operation (if so equipped)
(P.4-61)
— iPod® player operation (if so equipped)
(P.4-70)
7. Front cup holders (P.2-41)
SSI0651
ROADSTERGUID-6C4B692D-AC9D-4168-86FB-934CC34914DB
MODELS
1. Power windows (P.2-44) 4. Inside rearview mirror
— Outside mirror remote control switch — Operation (P.3-37)
(P.3-38) — HomeLink® (if so equipped) (P.2-50, P.2-54)
2. Sun visors (P.3-36) 5. Rear parcel box (P.2-43)
3. Map light (P.2-47) — Secondary trunk lid release (P.3-20)
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COCKPIT
GUID-F0AD9D80-6B36-4C6E-9EB6-2A8AE9A281A9
— Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-77,
P.4-88)
— Volume control switches (P.4-74)
— Source select switch (P.4-74)
10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-36)
11. Steering wheel
— Horn (P.2-36)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-28)
12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P.5-21)
13. Selector lever for automatic transmission
(P.5-12) or Shift lever for manual transmission
(P.5-16)
14. Parking brake (P.5-21)
SSI0652
1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch 6. Hood release handle (P.3-16)
(P.5-28) 7. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch 8. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-14)
(P.2-32) 9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-5) — Menu control switch or tuning switch
4. Triple meter (P.2-8) (P.4-74)
5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-30) — BACK switch (P.4-74)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
GUID-CD056C51-9EDA-4D31-87E4-A5D4B1274D82
8. Seat heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-37) or
Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-38)
9. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster models)
(P.3-21)
10. SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) switch (if
so equipped) (P.5-17)
11. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-24)
— Rear window defroster switch (P.2-31)
12. Audio system (P.4-31)
13. Power outlet (P.2-40)
14. Glove box (P.2-42)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
SSI0653
®
1. Ventilator (P.4-24) — Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System (if so
2. Center display and multi-function control panel equipped) (P.4-77, P.4-88)
(if so equipped) (P.4-3) or Instrument pocket (if 3. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-33)
so equipped) (P.2-41) 4. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-28)
— Navigation system* (if so equipped) 5. Fuse box cover (P.8-23)
— Vehicle information and setting buttons (if so 6. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8)
equipped) (P.4-7) 7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-36)
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METERS AND GAUGES
GUID-BED94F71-88E2-41F6-8EBE-0CA5C49A2A88
SSI0521
10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob
(P.2-6)
11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-8)
13. Voltmeter (P.2-8)
14. Clock (P.2-8, P.2-25)
SSI0509
1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-22) 8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
2. Fuel gauge (P.2-7) 9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped)
3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9) (P.2-16)
4. Tachometer (P.2-6) — SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indica-
5. Speedometer (P.2-6) tor (if so equipped) (P.5-17)
6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-35)
7. Vehicle information display (P.2-17)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
GUID-E5D05B50-AB50-4143-A5EA-38FC556A6F77
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9)
JVM0086X
VQ37VHR ENGINE MODEL
GUID-CA1603F1-4C1A-4216-AA17-F6627E0A896D
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23) 7. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmission
2. Battery (P.8-16) models) (P.8-14)
3. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9) 8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11) 9. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11) 10. Air cleaner (P.8-20)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14) 11. Drive belt location (P.8-19)
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
GUID-2A805EB9-8ED6-49C4-8B1B-5A6F6731FA9F
Indicator
Warning Name Page
Name Page light
light
Cruise indicator light 2-14
Anti-lock Braking System
2-10
(ABS) warning light Exterior light indicator 2-14
Front passenger air bag status
Automatic Transmission (AT) 2-14
2-10 light
check warning light
High beam indicator light 2-14
Brake warning light 2-10 Malfunction Indicator Light
2-14
(MIL)
Charge warning light 2-11 Rear fog light indicator light* 2-15
Engine oil pressure warning Security indicator light 2-15
2-11
light
Soft top indicator light (Road-
Intelligent Key system warning 2-15
2-11 ster models)
light
SynchroRev Match mode (S-
Low tire pressure warning light 2-12 2-16
MODE) indicator*
Transmission position indicator
Master warning light 2-13 2-16
light*
Seat belt warning light 2-13 Turn signal/hazard indicator
2-16
lights
Supplemental air bag warning
2-13 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) 2-16
light
off indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) 2-14
warning light *: if so equipped
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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system
Seats ............................................................................................ 1-2
... Top tether strap child restraint (for
Front seats ............................................................................ 1-2
... Coupe models) ...............................................................
... 1-19
Head restraints .................................................................... 1-5
... Forward-facing child restraint installation using the
Seat belts .................................................................................... 1-9
... seat belts (for Coupe models) ...................................
... 1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage ....................................... 1-9
... Installing top tether strap (for Coupe models) ....... ... 1-24
Pregnant women .............................................................. 1-11
... Booster seats ..................................................................
... 1-24
Injured persons ................................................................. 1-11
... Supplemental restraint system ...........................................
... 1-28
Three-point type seat belt .............................................. 1-11
... Precautions on supplemental restraint system ....... ... 1-28
Seat belt extenders .......................................................... 1-14
... NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) .....................................................................
... 1-33
Seat belt maintenance .................................................... 1-14
...
Front seat-mounted side-impact and roof/
Child safety .............................................................................. 1-15
...
door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
Infants .................................................................................. 1-15
... air bag systems ..............................................................
... 1-38
Small children (for Coupe models) ............................. 1-15
... Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ............. ... 1-39
Larger children .................................................................. 1-16
... Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... ... 1-40
For Roadster models ....................................................... 1-17
... Supplemental air bag warning light ..........................
... 1-40
Child restraints ........................................................................ 1-18
... Repair and replacement procedure ............................. 1-41
Precautions on child restraints ..................................... 1-18
...
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SEATS
GUID-5AA59FCF-5AAE-4C17-AFA7-074376CD08B4
. The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seat-
back is reclined, the risk of sliding
under the lap belt and being injured
is increased.
CAUTION
SSS0133
. When adjusting the seat positions,
be sure not to contact any moving
parts to avoid possible injuries and/
well back in the seat with both feet or damages.
WARNING on the floor and adjust the seat belt
properly. See “Precautions on seat FRONT SEATS
. Do not ride in a moving vehicle belt usage” (P.1-9). GUID-C6067234-6222-4802-A21C-99B3011E856D
when the seatback is reclined. This Front power GUID-94CA7C16-FDB7-4D8E-9B77-534547D10839
seat adjustment
. After adjustment, gently rock in the
can be dangerous. The shoulder belt
seat to make sure it is securely Operating tips:
will not be against your body. In an GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
locked. . The power seat motor has an auto-reset
accident, you could be thrown into it
and receive neck or other serious . Do not leave children unattended overload protection circuit. If the motor
injuries. You could also slide under inside the vehicle. They could un- stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
the lap belt and receive serious knowingly activate switches or con- then reactivate the switch.
internal injuries. trols. Unattended children could . Do not operate the power seat switch for a
become involved in serious acci- long period of time when the engine is off.
. For the most effective protection
dents. This will discharge the battery.
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
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SSS0928
Forward and backward:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park)
Moving the switch * forward or backward will
1 position or N (Neutral) position with the parking
slide the seat forward or backward to the brake fully applied.
desired position.
Reclining: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Move the recline switch * backward until the
2
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch * forward.
2
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P.1-9).) The seatback may also be reclined to
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
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SSS0394 SPA1715
Front manual GUID-017634F1-4144-4E7F-A116-2A3E82265041
seat adjustment (P.1-9). The seatback may also be reclined to Seat lifter (if GUID-1E5F24FB-9AF8-46E6-B5D6-1FC65C4F02AC
so equipped)
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
Forward and backward: Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407 stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park)
Pull the lever up * while you slide the seat
1
position or N (Neutral) position with the parking
the seat cushion to the desired position.
forward or backward to the desired position. brake fully applied.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up * and 2
lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
pull the lever and move your body forward. The
seatback will move forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
GUID-2AE05AEA-9085-44D8-83F0-78B6E81AA242
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other
vehicle safety systems. They may pro-
vide additional protection against injury
in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the
head restraints properly, as specified in
this section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not
attach anything to the head restraint
SSS0684 stalks or remove the head restraint. Do SSS1007
not use the seat if the head restraint
Lumbar support (if so equipped) has been removed. If the head restraint The illustration shows the seating positions
GUID-0A5814DF-B450-4B33-A364-33910EC58FD3
was removed, reinstall and properly equipped with head restraints. The head re-
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
adjust the head restraint before an straints are adjustable.
support to the driver.
occupant uses the seating position. Indicates the seating position is equipped
Move the lever * up or down to adjust the
1 Failure to follow these instructions with a head restraint.
seatback lumbar area. can reduce the effectiveness of the
head restraints. This may increase the
risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.
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SSS0992 SSS0997 SSS0993
Components GUID-B1205C36-6780-42F8-9197-12134298DEE8 Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
GUID-C938F836-4594-4C0E-BD89-AC3175D217E2
1. Head restraint Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
2. Adjustment notches with the center of your ears.
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
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CAUTION
Models with climate controlled seats
are designed so that the head restraint
cannot be removed. The head restraint
may be damaged if the head restraint is
forcibly pulled out.
SSS0994 SSS0995
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push Removal GUID-6830C919-3C1B-4C08-8974-1EE0A1317B7F
the head restraint down.
Use the following procedure to remove the
adjustable head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest
position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure
place so it is not loose in the vehicle.
5. Install and properly adjust the head restraint
before an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion.
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SSS0996 SSS0508
Install The Active Head Restraint moves forward
GUID-CCCB2D90-71F2-4E2C-9A23-7EF9F041B52A
utilizing the force that the seatback receives
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes
from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The
in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint
movement of the head restraint helps support
is facing the correct direction. The stalk with
the occupant’s head by reducing its backward
the adjustment notches * must be in-
1
movement and helping absorb some of the
stalled in the hole with the lock knob * .2
forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
Active Head Restraints are effective for colli-
head restraint down.
sions at low to medium speeds in which it is said
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an that whiplash injury occurs most.
occupant uses the seating position.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original position.
Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as
described earlier in this section.
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SEAT BELTS
GUID-D67B1030-A476-49CC-86E7-549741A993B6
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE GUID-C987D89B-B838-4428-BA84-4FDC1D0D8DC8
If you are wearing your seat belt properly
adjusted, and you are sitting upright and well
back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your
chances of being injured or killed in an accident
and/or the severity of injury may be greatly
reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and
all of your passengers to buckle up every time
you drive, even if your seating position includes a
supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be SSS0136A
worn at all times when a vehicle is being
driven.
SSS0134A
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buckle.
WARNING . Do not wear the seat belt inside out
or twisted. Doing so may reduce its
. Every person who drives or rides in
effectiveness.
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. . Do not allow more than one person
to use the same seat belt.
. The seat belt should be properly
adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do . Never carry more people in the
so may reduce the effectiveness of vehicle than there are seat belts.
the entire restraint system and in- . If the seat belt warning light glows
crease the chance or severity of continuously while the ignition is
injury in an accident. Serious injury turned ON with all doors closed and
or death can occur if the seat belt is all seat belts fastened, it may in-
SSS0016
not worn properly. dicate a malfunction in the system.
. Always route the shoulder belt over Have the system checked by a
your shoulder and across your NISSAN dealer.
chest. Never put the belt behind . No changes should be made to the
your back, under your arm or across seat belt system. For example, do
your neck. The belt should be away not modify the seat belt, add mate-
from your face and neck, but not rial or install devices that may
falling off your shoulder. change the seat belt routing or
. Position the lap belt as low and tension. Doing so may affect the
snug as possible AROUND THE operation of the seat belt system.
HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt Modifying or tampering with the
worn too high could increase the seat belt system may result in
risk of internal injuries in an acci- serious personal injury.
dent. . Once a seat belt pretensioner has
SSS0014 activated, it cannot be reused and
. Be sure the seat belt tongue is
securely fastened to the proper must be replaced together with the
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retractor. See a NISSAN dealer. PREGNANT GUID-FBD4C4A5-05BF-4632-9E6D-F4A82E320187
WOMEN internal injuries.
. Removal and installation of the NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use . For the most effective protection
pretensioner system components seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, when the vehicle is in motion, the
should be done by a NISSAN dealer. and always position the lap belt as low as seat should be upright. Always sit
possible around the hips, not the waist, and well back in the seat with both feet
. All seat belt assemblies, including
place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and on the floor and adjust the seat belt
retractors and attaching hardware,
across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder properly.
should be inspected after any colli- belt over your abdominal area. Contact your
sion by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN . Do not allow children to play with
doctor for specific recommendations.
recommends that all seat belt as- the seat belts. Most seating posi-
semblies in use during a collision be INJURED PERSONS
GUID-CF3259C2-575E-4B85-9F87-106A0CACD8A7 tions are equipped with Automatic
replaced unless the collision was NISSAN recommends that injured persons use Locking Retractor (ALR) mode seat
minor and the belts show no da- seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with belts. If the seat belt becomes
mage and continue to operate prop- your doctor for specific recommendations. wrapped around a child’s neck with
erly. THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT the ALR mode activated, the child
GUID-9DFCF977-CD67-40C9-858B-21A46B00477A
can be seriously injured or killed if
Seat belt assemblies not in use
the seat belt retracts and becomes
during a collision should also be WARNING tight. This can occur even if the
inspected and replaced if either
vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat
damage or improper operation is . Every person who drives or rides in belt to release the child. If the seat
noted. this vehicle should use a seat belt at belt can not be unbuckled or is
. All child restraints and attaching all times. already unbuckled, release the child
hardware should be inspected after . Do not ride in a moving vehicle by cutting the seat belt with a
any collision. Always follow the when the seatback is reclined. This suitable tool (such as a knife or
restraint manufacturer’s inspection can be dangerous. The shoulder belt scissors) to release the seat belt.
instructions and replacement re- will not be against your body. In an
commendations. The child restraints accident, you could be thrown into it
should be replaced if they are and receive neck or other serious
damaged. injuries. You could also slide under
the lap belt and receive serious
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belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or
during impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode
(child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for
child restraint installation.
Pull the seat belt out until it is fully extended to
activate the ALR mode. Detach the seat belt
tongue from the buckle and retract the seat belt
completely to cancel the ALR mode and revert
back to the ELR mode.
When the ALR mode is activated the seat belt
cannot be extended again until the seat belt
SSS0292 SSS0290 tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. For additional information, see “Child
Fastening the seat belts 3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug restraints” (P.1-18).
GUID-375E0FE4-5C19-4924-8BED-A64820ED813B
on the hips as shown.
1. Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” (P.1-2).) The ALR mode should be used only for
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the child restraint installation. During normal
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the seat belt use by an occupant, the ALR
and insert the tongue into the buckle until
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder mode should not be activated. If it is
you hear and feel the latch engage.
and across your chest. activated it may cause uncomfortable seat
. The retractor is designed to lock
The three-point type seat belts have two modes belt tension.
during a sudden stop or on impact.
A slow pulling motion permits the of operation:
belt to move, and allows you some . Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) WARNING
freedom of movement in the seat. . Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
. If the seat belt cannot be pulled from The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode When fastening the seat belts, be
its fully retracted position, firmly pull allows the seat belt to extend and retract to certain that seatbacks are completely
the belt and release it. Then allow the driver and passengers some freedom secured in the latched position. If they
smoothly pull the belt out of the of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat are not completely secured, passengers
retractor.
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may be injured in an accident or sudden restrict further belt movement.
stop. If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any question about seat belt
operation, see a NISSAN dealer.
SSS0326
Unfastening the seat belts
GUID-CE08BC84-0348-4846-8224-1530BF8B9763
To unfasten the seat belt, push the button on the
buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.
Checking seat belt operation
GUID-CC5BCC44-8198-433E-B78E-25BB3B8B7ADD
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat
belt movement by two separate methods:
. When the belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
. When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows:
. Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and
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See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with dry.
purchasing an extender if an extender is . If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
required. guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
WARNING
. Periodically check to see that the seat
. Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, belt and the metal components such as
made by the same company which buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
made the original equipment seat and anchors work properly. If loose parts,
belts, should be used with the deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
NISSAN seat belts. webbing is found, the entire seat belt
assembly should be replaced.
. Adults and children who can use the
SSS0588 standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use
Shoulder belt arm (for Coupe models)
GUID-34E51A12-1FC8-4226-8E84-039D7655FA2C
could result in serious personal
Before fastening the seat belt, pull the shoulder injury in the event of an accident.
belt arm forward until it clicks at the detent . Never use seat belt extenders to
position. install child restraints. If the child
Pulling the arm forward will allow an easy access restraint is not secured properly, the
to the belt. child could be seriously injured in a
collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
GUID-05254D46-78EB-47E2-AA76-3031E215135E
If, because of body size or driving position, it is SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
GUID-F9F09FD3-79C5-4F51-88B9-71E0A1FCF80C
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
. To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a
and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
the installed seat belts is available that can be
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets.
purchased. The extender adds approximately 8
Then, wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
the driver or front passenger seating position.
seat belts to retract until they are completely
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CHILD SAFETY
GUID-A39CE55D-BE0D-4A5B-8947-B44A47A39C1B
systems: “Child restraints” (P.1-18).)
WARNING . Rear-facing child restraint Also, there are other types of child restraints
. Front-facing child restraint available for larger children for additional pro-
Do not allow children to play with the . Booster seat tection.
seat belts. Most seating positions are The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. INFANTS GUID-42ADB3F5-AAC2-4C38-8576-FD3C98AF5932
equipped with Automatic Locking Re- Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
tractor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the than 20 lb (9 kg)) should be placed in rear- in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom-
seat belt becomes wrapped around a facing child restraints. Front-facing child re- mends that infants be placed in child restraints
child’s neck with the ALR mode acti- straints are available for children who outgrow that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
vated, the child can be seriously injured rear-facing child restraints and are at least 1 Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
or killed if the seat belt retracts and year old. Booster seats are used to help position Standards. You should choose a child restraint
becomes tight. This can occur even if a vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no that fits your vehicle and always follow the
the vehicle is parked. Unbuckle the seat longer use a front-facing child restraint. manufacturer’s instructions for installation and
belt to release the child. If the seat belt use.
can not be unbuckled or is already
unbuckled, release the child by cutting WARNING SMALL CHILDREN (for Coupe models)
GUID-8826CA6D-58C8-452D-85E5-0275E62D12E3
the seat belt with a suitable tool (such Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at
as a knife or scissors) to release the Infants and children need special pro- least 20 lb (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing
seat belt. tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not child restraint as long as possible up to the
fit them properly. The shoulder belt may height or weight limit of the child restraint.
Children need adults to help protect them. come too close to the face or neck. The Children who outgrow the height or weight limit
They need to be properly restrained. lap belt may not fit over their small hip of the rear-facing child restraint and are at least
bones. In an accident, an improperly 1 year old should be secured in a forward-facing
In addition to the general information in this fitting seat belt could cause serious or child restraint with a harness. Refer to the
manual, child safety information is available from fatal injury. Always use appropriate manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and
many other sources, including doctors, teachers, child restraints. maximum weight and height recommendations.
government traffic safety offices, and community
NISSAN recommends that small children be
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or placed in child restraints that comply with
to learn the best way to transport your child.
territories require the use of approved child Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
There are three basic types of child restraint restraints for infants and small children. (See Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
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should choose a child restraint that fits your the lower hips or upper thighs use the seat belt
vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s without the booster seat.
instructions for installation and use.
LARGER CHILDREN
GUID-6551B21F-87BD-4DEC-9837-08A9557EA109 WARNING
Children should remain in a forward-facing child
restraint with a harness until they reach the Never let a child stand or kneel on any
maximum height or weight limit allowed by the seat and do not allow a child in the
child restraint manufacturer. cargo areas while the vehicle is moving.
Once a child outgrows the height or weight limit The child could be seriously injured or
of the harness-equipped forward-facing child killed in an accident or sudden stop.
restraint, NISSAN recommends that the child be
placed in a commercially available booster seat
to obtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit
properly, the booster seat should raise the child
so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned
across the chest and the top, middle portion of
the shoulder. The shoulder belt should not cross
the neck or face and should not fall off the
shoulder. The lap belt should lie snugly across
the lower hips or upper thighs, not the abdomen.
A booster seat can only be used in seating
positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and
have a label certifying that it complies with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt
is no longer on or near the face and neck, and
the lap belt can be positioned properly across
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